How to Clear Your Clogged Drain With Common Household Items
How to Clear Your Clogged Drain With Common Household Items
Have you ever been in a situation where your sink is clogged or your shower won’t drain and it’s too late to go to the store or you don’t want to use harmful chemicals? Here are some household hacks to get the drain working as good as new without the need for harsh drain cleaners.
Here is a list of three different methods to unclog your drain with household ingredients (before trying any of these methods, be sure to remove any external hair or gunk from the drain):
- Boiling Water – The simplest of these three methods and the one you should most likely try first is to pour boiling hot water down the clogged drain. The trick is to pour the water slowly and intermittently to give the hot water some time to work its magic. If this doesn’t work it might be time to move onto method two!
- Baking Soda & Vinegar – A well-known method recommended by moms everywhere, a 50/50 mixture of baking soda and vinegar poured down your drain and then left to sit for half an hour will help break down any soap scum or clogs that are in your pipes. After letting it sit run boiling/hot water down the pipes to move the clog through. If the clog is in the bathtub it is also helpful to use a stopper and fill up your tub completely. After it is full if you release the stopper all of that water should cause enough pressure to push the clog clean through your water system. Again if this doesn’t work it might mean you have to move on to method number 3.
- Drain Snake/Wire hanger – Method number three is something that should be done jointly with the other two methods for a bad clog. You can use a drain snake or you can straighten out a wire hanger to use to stick down the drain and pull out or break up whatever the clog consists of.
If none of these quick household methods work it might be time to call the professionals. If you have a stubborn clog that you just can’t get through your piping system give Rodger’s Plumbing a call and get a free quote! (972) 931-1021